Bunratty Folk Park – A Glimpse into Rural Life in the Past

Bunratty Folk Park

A Recreation of What Rural Life Was Like in Ireland Over 100 Years Ago: Set within the grounds of Bunratty Castle is Bunratty Folk Park, one of the most visited sightseeing attractions of Ireland’s west country. The meticulously reconstructed buildings in this Folk Park give visitors a glimpse into rural life in Ireland in the [...]

A Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle

Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle

A Medieval Banquet with the Earl of Thomond: At Bunratty Castle in County Clare we have an opportunity to experience a medieval banquet. Ah, but weren’t they all carnivores during that time and should non-meat eaters like us attend a medieval banquet?  Our tour director convinces us that an evening at Bunratty Castle is an [...]

Tour Routes in Ireland

Map of Ireland

Where to go on your Irish trip A Suggested Route for a Comprehensive Irish Tour Ireland has more than enough places of interest to stand on its own as a tour destination, but it is often combined with England and/or Scotland in Europe tour itineraries. The following tour route is pretty comprehensive and would take [...]